The cultural event, which was attended by the Minister of Culture, witnessed the brilliance of the artist Wael Jassar, who excelled in presenting a group of distinctive songs. The evening was also marked by the presence of a number of opera stars who added a wonderful artistic touch to the atmosphere. Everyone showed a high level of performance and creativity, which made the attendees enjoy their time and feel proud of the culture and arts that the country enjoys. This event is considered an embodiment of cooperation between artists and cultural bodies to promote the arts in Community and providing unique experiences to the public, which reflects the importance of culture in our daily lives and strengthens the bonds between people through art and music
Arab Music Festival: Celebrating Umm Kulthum and renewing heritage
Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Minister of Culture, witnessed a wonderful evening of singing within the activities of the thirty-third session of the Arab Music Festival and Conference, organized by the Ministry of Culture through the Cairo Opera House, headed by Dr. Alaa Abdel Salam. This session bears the name of Umm Kulthum’s Planet of the East, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of her passing, where music lovers gathered at the Nafoura Theater to enjoy an exceptional performance.
Wael Jassar shines in a musical evening
At the concert, which witnessed a large audience, Lebanese star Wael Jassar excelled in presenting a group of his most famous songs, mixing sweetness and feeling, accompanied by the musical band led by Maestro Adel Ayesh, and presented a group of distinctive songs such as: "Strange people", "Every promise", "You miss me"and"One thousand and one nights"Wael also expressed his appreciation to the Egyptian army men on the occasion of the October victories, praising their heroism and sacrifices, and thanking the Ministry of Culture and the Opera House for their efforts in enriching the Arab artistic scene.
Various parties and intellectual seminars
The ceremony also witnessed the brilliance of opera stars such as Ayat Farouk, Mohamed Hassan, and Moamen Khalil, who presented a bouquet of masterpieces of Arab singing, in addition to the Moroccan star Fouad Zabadi, who performed a concert with a distinctive Moroccan taste, and performed a group of famous traditional songs. Within the framework of the scientific conference accompanying the festival, the sessions discussed the future of Arab music in the era of artificial intelligence, where a number of researchers and specialists from various Arab countries participated in the discussion, highlighting the career of Umm Kulthum and her role in shaping Arab singing.
The Arab Music Festival and Conference continues to present its activities until October 25, under the supervision of Maestro Tamer Ghoneim, making it a distinctive artistic event that combines authenticity and modernity in the world of music.
